Airstream Interstate Owner's manual

2015 Interstate

Owner’s Manual

Publication Date: November 2014

Introduction

Safety

General Information

Floor Plans and Specifications

Interior

Exterior

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Sprinter Van

Driving

Maintenance

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

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                          1-1

                             2-1

                     2-3

            2-3

        2-5

                   2-6

                   2-8

                  2-8

                  2-9

     2-9

          2-10

       2-10



                   2-11

                   2-12

                     2-13

                            2-13

                      3-1

                   3-3

                            3-6

                           3-7



                       4-1

                         4-2

                        4-4

vi Interstate



                             5-1

              5-5

                           5-9

                         5-11

                          5-23

                            6-1

                     6-2

          6-2

                       6-4

                    6-5

     6-6

     6-7

          6-8

          6-9

               6-10

    6-10

                    6-11

                        6-12

                           7-1

               7-3

                             7-3

                  7-3

    7-3

                           7-3

                       7-4

             7-4

                          7-4

                             7-4



Interstate vii

                      7-8

                      7-8

                        7-9

                        7-10

                             8-1

                           8-2

                            8-4

               8-4

                           8-7

                  8-9

                      8-9

                           9-1

                    9-4

       9-5

                          9-7

                          9-9

               9-10

                   9-13

                        9-14

                           9-14

                   9-15

                  9-17

        9-20

          9-29

                     9-41

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warning

A warning is used for a hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury to persons.

caution

A caution is used to advise caution when

performing actions that could result in minor or

moderate injury to persons and/or damage to

equipment.

note

A note is used to address practices not related

to personal injury. This applies to hazardous

situations involving property damage only.

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

note

Your Sprinter Van Operator’s and Warranty

Manuals contain important cautions, warnings,

operational, and warranty information on the

Sprinter and its components. All information in the

Sprinter manual should be reviewed and followed

for your safety. The Airstream Interstate Owner’s

Manual may provide addition information and tips

on the use of the Van as a motorhome; however,

no information in the Airstream manual should be

interpreted as advice or directions to disregard or

void the warnings, cautions, or other information

contained in the Sprinter’s manuals.

1-2 Interstate

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NOTES:

Interstate 2-1

2

SAFETY

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                             2-3

            2-3

                      2-3

                        2-3

                           2-4

                         2-4

                        2-4

                2-4

                       2-4

Detector Test                       2-5

        2-5

                           2-5

                        2-6

                       2-6

                   2-6

              2-6

                        2-7

                  2-7

                      2-7

                 2-7

Interstate2-2



                   2-7

                     2-8

                  2-8

                     2-8

                    2-8

Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape               2-8

                  2-9

                2-9

     2-9

                          2-9

                   2-9

                          2-9

          2-9

             2-10

    2-10

       2-10



                   2-11

                   2-12

Detector Test                        2-12

                     2-13

                            2-13

                       2-13







2



Interstate 2-3

Safety Precautions



















Weight Distribution































Tire Safety













Appliances and Equipment

















Generator Safety













Mold















Chemical Sensitivity and Ventilation

Chemical Sensitivity















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









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











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

Formaldehyde



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





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

2-4 Interstate





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

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





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







































Ventilation

























Do Not Smoke









Medical Advice







Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Detector





































Low Voltage





















2



Interstate 2-5

warning

Activation of this detector indicates the possible

presence of LPG, which can cause an explosion

and/or re, causing serious injury or death. This

normally indicates a leak in the LPG installation

or an LPG appliance. Extinguish all open ames,

open your windows and door, and evacuate the

unit immediately. Do not activate any electrical

switch. Turn off the LPG at your gas tank(s). Do not

re-enter your unit until a qualied repair technician

has corrected the problem and certied the system

as safe.

warning

It is not recommended that the detector be

disconnected from the battery during periods of

storage. There is a small heater on the sensor of

the device that burns away impurities in the air

during periods of normal use. During periods when

power is interrupted, impurities can build up on the

sensor. When power is returned to the detector,

the detector alarm may activate until the impurities

are burned off. This could take a number of hours,

during which time the alarm will be constantly on.

Detector Test















warning

Have a qualied technician check your LPG system

annually or if you detect any signs of leaks or

malfunctions.

note

Refer to Section 5 - Interior and Section 6 -

Exterior for additional LPG warnings and safety

information.

Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide

Detectors















call: 800-323-9005

IMPORTANT. Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions

alert you to important operating instructions or

to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special

attention to these items.





















Features

• 



• 

• 



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2-6 Interstate

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Have a professional technician check all safety

related systems yearly or whenever any doubts of

their ability to function properly arise.

Fire Safety Tips

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Smoke and CO Alarms are shipped with batteries

deactivated. Ask dealer to activate batteries or

activate batteries immediately upon delivery. Failure

to follow warning will remove your protection.

Battery Activation

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Basic Safety Information

warning

Danger: Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can

cause confusion, unconsciousness, and death.

Follow all instructions, cautions, and warnings in

this section and the generator operator’s manual.

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Interstate 2-7

warning

The Smoke and CO Alarms cannot operate without

working batteries. Removing the batteries for any

reason, or failing to replace the batteries at the end

of their service life, removes your protection.

NEVER ignore any alarm. See “If Your Smoke and

CO Alarms Sounds” for more information on how

to respond to an alarm. Failure to respond can

result in injury or death.

The Silence Features are for your convenience

only and will not correct a problem. See “Using the

Silence Features” for details. Always check your

motorhome for a potential problem after any alarm.

Failure to do so can result in injury or death.

Test the Smoke and CO Alarms once a week. If the

Alarm ever fails to test correctly, have it replaced

immediately. If the Alarm is not working properly, it

cannot alert you to a problem.

warning

Test Units in your motorhome after the vehicle has

been in storage, before each trip, and at least once

a week while in use. Failure to test units used in

RVs as described may remove your protection.

Horn Pattern Selection for Smoke Alarm

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note

See the First Alert User’s Manual for information on

optional locking features.

Weekly Testing

warning

NEVER use an open ame of any kind to test this

unit. You might accidentally damage or set re to

the unit or to your home. The built-in test switch

accurately tests the unit’s operation, as required by

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). NEVER use

vehicle exhaust. It may cause permanent damage

and will void your warranty.

DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is

sounding. Exposure at close range may be harmful

to your hearing. When testing, step away when

horn starts sounding.

caution

It is important to test this unit every week to make

sure it is working properly. Using the test button is

the recommended way to test this Smoke and CO

Alarms.

Test the Smoke and CO Alarms

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Regular Maintenance

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

2-8 Interstate

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





• 





Choosing a Replacement Battery:





warning

The battery door will resist closing unless batteries

are installed. This warns you that the unit will not

operate without batteries.

If the CO Alarm Sounds

warning

Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence

of CO which can kill you. In other words, when

your CO Alarm sounds, you must not ignore it.

 

 





 













 

































Alarm: Move to Fresh Air







If the Smoke Alarm Sounds

Responding to an Alarm

warning

If the unit alarm sounds and you are not testing the

unit, it is warning you of a potentially dangerous

situation that requires your immediate attention.

NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may

result in injury or death.

Never remove the batteries from a battery operated

Smoke and CO Alarms to stop an unwanted alarm

(caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Removing

batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense

smoke, and removes your protection. Instead, open

a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The

alarm will reset automatically.

If the unit alarm sounds get everyone out of the

motorhome immediately.

What to do in Case of Fire

• 



• 





2



Interstate 2-9

• 







• 



• 





• 



• 



• 



Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape

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



Using the Silence Features

warning

Never remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted

alarm. Removing the batteries disables the alarm

and removes your protection. Do not use the

Silence Feature in emergency situations. It will not

correct a CO problem or extinguish a re.

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Silencing the Low Battery Warning

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What You Need to Know About

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

What Is CO?



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

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









Symptoms of CO Poisoning



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• 



• 



• 







2-10 Interstate

Important







































Finding the Source of CO After an

Alarm









• 



• 

• 

circumstances

Potential Sources of CO in the Motorhome

• 





• 







• 





• 





The Following Conditions Can Result in

Transient CO Situations

 





• 







• 



• 



• 



appliances

• 



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How Can I Protect My Family From

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